This page provides you with instructions for the Aikido Gyakugamae-ate or Gyaku Gamae-ate technique (also known as opposing stances strike). This is a basic technique in Aikido. It is also part of Aikido Randori-No kata, one of the Aikido katas.

For other techniques (i.e. wrist, elbow, counters or dislocations), visit the main Aikido Techniques section.

This Video Shows All 17 Of The Aikido Randori-No Kata
Gyakugamae-ate Is Shown In Segment #3 (which starts at 41 seconds into the video)

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